Find train tickets from New York to Boston
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Cheapest day to travel | Wednesday |
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Most expensive day to travel | Friday |
Average price (round-trip) | $35 |
Average price (one-way) | $15 |
Top tips for finding New York to Boston train tickets
- If you’re looking to travel in a specific class on your train from New York to Boston, between the Northeast Regional and the Acela high-speed train, this service is available. The Acela high-speed train offers business and first class. As for the Northeast Regional trains, there are coach and business class seats available on board. In addition, the sole night train for this route has rooms available.
- When arriving in Boston, there are two stations you can get off at, either Back Bay Station or the last stop at South Station in Downtown Boston. Both stations have access to Boston subway lines. Back Bay Station is along the Orange Line and transfers to the commuter rail, while South Station is on the Red Line, the Silver Line to the airport, and transfers to the commuter rail.
- When taking the train from New York State to Boston, head to Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station (NYP) in Downtown Manhattan. You can get to Penn Station easily on public transportation, as it’s connected to the A, C, and E lines of the Blue MetroLink train and the 1, 2, and 3 lines of the Red MetroLink train. All the trains to Boston also pass through the New Rochelle train station on their way out of New York state.
- If you wish to check a bag on your Amtrak train from New York to Boston, Moynihan Train Hall offers checked bag services as well as baggage assistance. All train tickets from New York City to Boston include two personal items and two carry-on bags. However, not all of the trains include or allow checked bags. Check beforehand with your train if you’re looking to check bags. When included, the first two checked bags are free.
- 25% of our users found round-trip train tickets from New York to Boston for $43 or less.
- You will generally catch the best train deals if you travel in the evening.
- The cheapest train from New York to Boston was found 52 days before departure, on average.
FAQs when traveling from New York to Boston by train
Is the New York Moynihan Train Hall accessible for passengers with reduced mobility?
The Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station is reduced mobility and wheelchair accessible. There are elevators as well as accessible platforms, waiting areas, and restrooms. There’s a high platform at the station for getting on the train and there are wheelchairs available for use. Most mobility devices can be accommodated on the Amtrak trains, and all trains can at least accommodate devices that are less than 27.5 inches wide and 48 inches long while occupied.
Is there complimentary Wi-Fi on the trains from New York to Boston?
All the Amtrak train types and options, both Northeast Regional and Acela trains, offer complimentary Wi-Fi connection for this route. Not only is there connection available onboard, but Amtrak also supplies power outlets at each seat for charging smartphones, tablets, or laptops while traveling.
Are there restaurants available on the trains for the New York to Boston routes?
Both types of trains on this route have a café on board. These café menus vary depending on whether it’s a Northeast Regional train or Acela. On the Acela high-speed train, if you’re traveling in first class you’re offered a complimentary at-seat meal. Business class travelers may receive a complimentary beverage. As for the travelers booking rooms on the night train, a complimentary meal is also included.
Are pets allowed on the trains from New York to Boston?
If you wish to travel with your pet on a train from New York to Boston, it’s permitted if it’s a small cat or dog that weighs under 20 pounds when weighed along with the pet carrier. Pets are only allowed to travel in coach class, which is only available on the Northeast Regional trains. An extra fee will apply for your pet and the pet carrier will be counted as a carry-on bag.
How long is a train journey to Boston from New York?
The train journey from New York to Boston takes 4h 20m on average and covers a distance of 187 miles.
What train companies travel from New York to Boston?
Amtrak is the only train operator serving this route.